Top 8 BSc Economics colleges in Bengaluru

Economics has always been a popular choice among the students, and the Silicon Valley of India has also seen some pristine eco colleges in the city. Most of the Bangalore University affiliated colleges and even some private universities in Bengaluru follow the system of triple major BSc degree, rather than a general BSc or BSc Honours. This article will show the best economics colleges offering BSc degrees in Bengaluru, in terms of good faculty, placement opportunities, the scope for research, and so on and so forth.

1) Christ University, Bengaluru

Christ University is considered as India’s best private deemed-to-be university, especially for Arts & Commerce. The University came into existence in the year 1969 and has now approvals from UGC and AICTE. Christ University offers BSc triple majors for economics, the other two supporting subjects are mathematics and statistics. The course is referred to as BSc EMS and has gained high popularity in a very short time. Christ has a long selection process that includes screening on the basis of merit scored in class 12, followed by a skill test and finally a personal interview. Christ is also known for its research-oriented curriculum along with providing ample placement opportunities.

2) St. Joseph’s College, SJC Bengaluru

St Joseph’s College Bengaluru, is one of the oldest running private autonomous institutes of India. SJC Bengaluru was established in the year 1882 and it is graded “A++” (highest possible grade) by NAAC and is now affiliated with the Bangalore University. Being affiliated with Bangalore University, the college follows the same pattern of triple majors, and thus students who want to pursue economics, need to apply for BSc EMS. The admissions for the same is based on the merit scored in class 12, and if passed the eligibility criterion, finally a personal interview round.

3) Mount Carmel College, MCC Bengaluru

Mount Carmel College is a private autonomous institute in Bengaluru. MCC Bengaluru is strictly for girls only and was set up in the year 1948, which is now affiliated to the Bangalore University, Bengaluru. MCC Bengaluru also follows the rule of triple majors for BSc and therefore, BSc in Economics comes as a combination of Economics, Mathematics and Statistics, viz., BSc EMS. For admission into the same, students need to pass the merit criterion of class 12 set up by the college, followed by clearing a personal interview round.

4) Kristu Jayanti College, KJC Bengaluru

Kristu Jayanti College, Bengaluru is another highly esteemed private autonomous institute of Bengaluru, which is affiliated with the Bangalore University. KJC was set up in the year 1999 and even KJC offers BSc EMS (triple major) for economics aspirants. Eligibility criteria for admissions into BSc EMS are similar to that of other Bangalore University affiliated colleges, i.e., screening on the basis of merit scored in class 12, followed by the round of personal interviews.

5) Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, NMIMS Bengaluru

Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, also known as SVKM’s NMIMS is a privately deemed university, located in Bengaluru. The university was established in the year 1960 and is approved by AICTE. NMIMS Bengaluru offers BSc degree programs in 3 domains, namely Economics, Finance, and Applied Statistics and Analytics. The admissions into these programs are based on merit scored in class 12, along with scores of NPAT (a university-based entrance exam).

6) Jain University, JU Bengaluru

Jain University, Bengaluru is a privately deemed university, which was set up in the year 1990, in Bengaluru. Jain University is known for its vast number of degree programs across all different streams. The university is also ranked 101 by NIRF in the overall category. Jain University provides a variety of subjects under the umbrella of BSc degree programs. BSc Eco is one of the 30 subjects that JU offers in BSc. The admissions for BSc programs are done on the basis of the Jain Entrance Test (JET), a university-level entrance exam.

7) Dayananda Sagar Institutions, DSI Bengaluru

Dayananda Sagar Institutions, Bengaluru is a private group of institutions, which was set up in the year 1980. Being accredited by NAAC and approved by AICTE & DCI, the college is presently affiliated to the Bangalore University, Bengaluru. The college provides a Bachelor of Science in Economics, and admissions are based on the merit scored in class 12.

8) St. Claret College, SCC Bengaluru

St. Claret College is a private autonomous college located in Bengaluru. SCC Bengaluru was established in the year 2005 and is managed by the Claretian educational society. The college offers several UG & PG programs in different streams. Being a private college, it is affiliated with the Bangalore University. SCC Bengaluru offers 6 subjects in Bachelor of Science, and Economics is one of the popular choices. The admissions into the BSc programs are based on the merit scored in class 12.

By: Subham Har